tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424150106632496784.post5416392525806051980..comments2023-10-09T05:25:51.197-07:00Comments on peace comes dropping slow: Electronic Toys By Any Other Name . . .JaeReghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07698894795201523471noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424150106632496784.post-19035775926920946962012-01-15T21:26:00.509-08:002012-01-15T21:26:00.509-08:00Somehow, kids these days are so drawn to the elect...Somehow, kids these days are so drawn to the electronic fandangly things. It's as if they are akin to them--the connection is so strong, and the instant knowledge on how to manipulate them is so instinctual. I don't know if it's possible to sever the ties to the electronic world, nor entirely advisable. But the balance question is definitely the key issue. Sofi adores Justin's iPad. It is absolutely her favorite toy. When she spies it hiding beneath the bed covers or peeking out from under the newspaper on our kitchen table, there is nothing else that exists in the world besides that iPad, and she will not take "no" for an answer when she gestures significantly towards it. Removing it from her presence results only in the most bitter tears. Yet the way she's learned to use it is astonishing. At 18 months of age, she knew how to zip between programs and apps and play her favorite games. Who knows what application these skills will have in the future, especially in light of the building of the kingdom of God? I have to think there's a reason for such a capacity for electronic/technology knowledge at such at unreasonably young age.Camille Wheatleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00303383847627992376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424150106632496784.post-81757375654879845582012-01-14T23:05:50.960-08:002012-01-14T23:05:50.960-08:00This was a great story, Jessica. Thanks for sharin...This was a great story, Jessica. Thanks for sharing. It is such a crazy thing, parenting. (That "blind business", as you said.) That we could somehow suppose to be the decision makers for others made (autonomous) in God's image—even if only for a time—and yet, how can we not? But (as you knew, and acted upon), the best (maybe only?) thing we can develop in our kids is trust, built by the little things we do and don't do that allow them freedoms, individuality, and the autonomy that our Creator has given them by their very existence (again, still within that amazing office he has given us as their temporary custodian/guardian/Mommy/Daddy). Incredible. Overwhelming. Amazing blessing. <br /><br />I wrote some of these thoughts out, too ... a week or more ago I think. In a post titled "Transitions". I'd welcome your thoughts on that... I'm sure you have as few "answers" as I do, but, well, more thoughts are always good :)<br /><br />Oh, and... glad you were able to come to an agreement re: the electronic fandangly :)Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17680269711748939981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424150106632496784.post-2662503523674352522012-01-13T07:18:14.473-08:002012-01-13T07:18:14.473-08:00Well done sweet lady, on both turns. love aubWell done sweet lady, on both turns. love aubaubtobobtolobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04365359122000788503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424150106632496784.post-17241638614069490792012-01-06T08:22:13.656-08:002012-01-06T08:22:13.656-08:00Can I quote you? I am waging the electronic war i...Can I quote you? I am waging the electronic war in my house every hour of every day, struggling to find the balance between my two desires to outlaw anything digital under my roof, and let Benjamin watch three hours of Veggie Tales so I can nap/do dishes/shower/cook/all those other things that are supposed to be signatures of a Good Wife and Mother. How do you achieve peaceable governance?Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09877102294217452140noreply@blogger.com